Sierra Leone vs Ethiopia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
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Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 37': Goal! Sierra Leone 1, Ethiopia 0. Momoh Kamara (Sierra Leone) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Sallieu Tarawallie.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sierra Leone 1, Ethiopia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sierra Leone 1, Ethiopia 0.
- 45': Substitution, Ethiopia. Ahmed Rashid replaces Asrat Tonjo.
- 45': Substitution, Ethiopia. Bereket Waza replaces Mohammed Abera.
- 45': Substitution, Ethiopia. Kenean Markneh replaces Abdulkerim Worku.
- 64': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Alhassan Koroma replaces Mustapha Bundu.
- 64': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Kamara replaces Augustus Kargbo.
- 70': Substitution, Ethiopia. Suleman Hamid replaces Bereket Desta.
- 70': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Turay replaces Momoh Kamara.
- 76': Substitution, Ethiopia. Dawa Hotessa replaces Wogene Gezahegn.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 8 minutes of added time.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Mohamed Kabba replaces Emmanuel Samadia.
- 90'+3': Substitution, Sierra Leone. Musa Kamara replaces Saidu Fofanah.
- 90'+6': Goal! Sierra Leone 2, Ethiopia 0. Alhassan Koroma (Sierra Leone) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Juma Bah.
- 90'+8': Second Half ends, Sierra Leone 2, Ethiopia 0.
- 0': Match ends, Sierra Leone 2, Ethiopia 0.
Game Information
Venue: Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egypt | 10 | +18 | 26 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 10 | +15 | 21 |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 10 | +2 | 15 |
| 4 | Guinea-Bissau | 10 | -2 | 10 |
Line-Ups
Sierra Leone (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alhaji Sesay (GK) |
| 21 | Juma Bah |
| 5 | Alpha Turay |
| 18 | Sallieu Tarawallie |
| 12 | Nathaniel Jalloh |
| 20 | John Sesay |
| 6 | Saidu Fofanah |
| 19 | Emmanuel Samadia |
| 11 | Mustapha Bundu |
| 7 | Augustus Kargbo |
| 17 | Momoh Kamara |
Ethiopia (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abubeker Nura (GK) |
| 16 | Yared Bayeh |
| 3 | Ramkel James |
| 5 | Haider Sherefa |
| 2 | Remedan Yesuf |
| 21 | Asrat Tonjo |
| 14 | Abdulkarim Worku |
| 18 | Wogene Gezahegn |
| 17 | Chernet Gugsa |
| 7 | Bereket Desta |
| 9 | Mohammed Abera |
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